Quality Engineer I — APQP, Six Sigma & CI

Keel; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Certification Sponsorship

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

On-the-job Training

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to develop and implement quality systems for new programs, design metrics for day-to-day product quality, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement activities across our steel, shipbuilding, and defense manufacturing footprint.

The role reports to the Quality Manager/Director and requires a minimum of three years in QA, ASQ certification, and strong problem-solving with GD&T and metrology expertise. Travel between facilities may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Quality Assurance functions.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Technician, or Engineer desired; Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, lean Six Sigma training, project management, inspection & test, metrology and calibration, GD&T interpretation and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Follow up of corrective action reports, including customer complaints.
• Calibration system maintenance.
• APQP, including PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plan creation.
• Inspection and Test activities.
• Review and submittal of objective quality evidence per customer requirements.
• Facilitate continual improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma green/black belt).
• Report to Quality Manager/Director on activities listed above.
• Ensure ongoing product quality and timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Inspection & Test

Metrology

Calibration

GD&T

Statistical methods

Planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

4-year degree in related quality field desirable

ASQ Certification (Auditor/Technician/Engineer)

Tools

Inspection & test equipment

Metrology equipment

GD&T drawing interpretation tools

Job description

Keel is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to develop and implement quality systems for new programs, design metrics for day-to-day product quality, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement activities across our steel, shipbuilding, and defense manufacturing footprint.

The role reports to the Quality Manager/Director and requires a minimum of three years in QA, ASQ certification, and strong problem-solving with GD&T and metrology expertise. Travel between facilities may be needed.